A place on the tree
Being afraid to stop a substance because of withdrawal
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes one page, yours to keep.
The situation
Regular substance use can feel impossible to end when stopping brings anxiety, sweating, or the fear of severe withdrawal.
What it’s like
A person may feel trapped between wanting to stop and relying on the substance to avoid becoming unwell.
Nearby on the tree
- Resisting an addiction during a lonely evening1
- Struggling with anxiety after quitting smoking1
- Being pulled back into a relationship after deciding to leave2
- Staying in an emotionally abusive relationship hoping they will change3
- Feeling trapped in exhausting work because of financial pressure2
- Still wanting to return to an abusive relationship6
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
